Police are seeking the public's help finding a man who they said is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in New Orleans East on Thursday.

New Orleans police said Travis Peters, 23, is facing second-degree murder charges in the shooting death of Herbert Nealy, 36.

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Investigators said Nealy was found lying with gunshot wounds in front of a business in the 7500 block of Chef Menteur Highway at about 1:30 p.m.

Detectives said they believe the shooting was narcotics-related.

Police said Peters has been previously charged with three felonies and eight misdemeanors, including narcotics, battery, aggravated burglary, resisting an officer, possession of stolen property and simple robbery.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.

Anyone with information on Peters' whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111.